Epson Projector Emp S1 User Manual

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration Menus
fInfo menu
Computer images
Video images
Sub menu
Function
Lamp Hours Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
 When the accumulated usage time of the lamp reaches about 1900hours, a warning will be displayed in red.
Source Displays the input source being projected.
Input Signal
(Computer images only)Displays the input signal settings. 
Video Signal
(Video images only)Displays the Video signal format.
Resolution
(Computer images...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Advanced Operation > Configuration Menus
fReset menu
Sub menu
Function
Lamp-Hours Reset Resets the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating time is reset to the default 
value.
All Reset Resets all items in the configuration menus to their default settings.
 Press the [e] button and select Yes on the confirmation screen which is displayed.
 Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in that sub menu.
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EMP-S1 User’s Guide
Troubleshooting
When You Suspect a ProblemFirst, check the indicators on the projector.
There are two indicators on the projector unit which notify you of projector conditions.Power indicator
lit   flashing•If the indicator is not lit, the power supply is not on.Condition
Cause/Remedy
s
Orange Standby state
(Not abnormal)
The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in this state.
Press the [Power] button to start projection.P.20
Orange Cool-down in progress...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
Warning indicator
lit   flashing•Not lit under normal operating conditions.Condition
Cause/Remedy
s
Red High internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. 
After about 5 minutes have passed, unplug the power cable and check the following:
 Make sure the air filter and ventilation outlet are clear and that the projector is not positioned...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
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 If problems with projection do occur, but the indicators do not show any abnormal conditions, please refer to the section When 
the indicators provide no help on the next page.
 If a condition occurs which is not listed in this table, please consult your dealer or contact the nearest address provided in the 
International Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
 If you follow the above steps...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
When the indicators provide no help• No images appear (Nothing is displayed) s P. 4 5
 No images appear (Messages are displayed 1) s P. 4 6
 No images appear (Messages are displayed 2) s P. 4 6
 Image is out of focus (unclear) s P. 4 7
 Vertical stripes appear in the image s P. 4 8
 Image is distorted / Image contains interference s P. 4 8 Only part of the image is displayed (large/small) s P. 4 9
 Image colours are poor, tinted...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
fNo images appear (Messages are displayed 1)fNo images appear (Messages are displayed 2)
Not supported
 Check the mode which corresponds to the 
frequency of the image signals being output 
from the computer.
Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on 
changing the resolution and frequency of the image signals being output 
from the computer. sSupported Display Resolutions P.66
No signal
 Has external video...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
fImage is out of focus (unclear)
 The image is 
fuzzy
 Part of the 
image is out of 
focus
 The whole 
image is out of 
focus
 Have the Sync.
g, Tracking
g and 
Position settings been adjusted correctly?
If the configuration menu Image → Auto Setup setting has been set to 
OFF, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to adjust these 
settings. If the images have not been correctly adjusted after pressing the 
[Auto] button and...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
fVertical stripes appear in the imagefImage is distorted / Image contains interference
 Has the Tracking
g setting been adjusted?
Set the tracking value until the vertical stripes disappear. ([Menu] button 
Image → Picture Quality → Tracking) sImage menu P.35
 Have the Sync.
g, Tracking
g and 
Position settings been adjusted correctly?
If the configuration menu Image → Auto Setup setting has been set to 
OFF, press the [Auto] button on...

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EMP-S1 User’s Guide Troubleshooting > When You Suspect a Problem
fOnly part of the image is displayed (large/small)
 Change the resolution for the laptop 
computer or computer with a LCD screen.
Change the resolution so that the image is displayed in the whole of the 
projection area, or set the image signal to external output only. 
sSelecting the Input Source P.26
 Is the aspect ratio set correctly?
Press the [Aspect] button to set the aspect ratio to 4:3. sProjecting in 
widescreen (changing...